Focus Features(LOS ANGELES) — We’ve got our first look at Felicity Jones’ portrayal of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in the first trailer for the biopic On the Basis of Sex. The clip shows various scenes depicting the many obstacles the Notorious RBG faced on her way to the nation’s High Court, while challenging …
Showtime defends Sasha Baron Cohen against accusations he posed as disabled veteran
Photo: Gavin Bond/SHOWTIME(NEW YORK) — Showtime has finally broken its silence regarding the controversy surrounding Sasha Baron Cohen’s new series, Who Is America? Former GOP vice presidential candidate and former Alaska governor Sarah Palin called Baron Cohen out in a blog post published on her website, accusing Baron Cohen of “stolen valor” for tricking her …
Johnny Depp settles lawsuit against former managers
ABC/Randy Holmes(LOS ANGELES) — Johnny Depp has reached a settlement in his year-and-a-half-long legal battle with his former managers, the Management Group, a month before a scheduled August 15 trial. “Johnny Depp is pleased to have achieved a settlement agreement with The Management Group following the legal action he took against the company in January 2017,” …
“The Bachelorette” recap: Tia’s confession overshadows hometown dates
ABC/Craig Sjodin(NEW YORK) — Becca Kufrin got family-friendly on Monday’s episode of The Bachelorette when she took her four remaining bachelors on hometown dates. By the end of the week, all four men confessed their love for her, but a surprise bombshell changed everything. Becca started off her week in central California for her first hometown date with …
Yvette Nicole Brown to serve as interim guest host of ‘Talking Dead’
Jordin Althaus/AMC(LOS ANGELES) — AMC has given the temporary hosting reins of Chris Hardwick’s AMC shows to actress, self-described geek, and popular Talking Dead panelist Yvette Nicole Brown. AMC annouced the news in a statement to Variety. “Yvette Nicole Brown will step in as an interim guest host of The Walking Dead Season 9 Preview Special on August 5 and Talking Dead when it returns following the …
Jamie Foxx in talks to join Michael B. Jordan in legal drama ‘Just Mercy’
ABC/Lou Rocco(LOS ANGELES) — Jamie Foxx could be teaming up with Michael B. Jordan for an upcoming courtroom drama. A source tells Variety, the Oscar winner is in negotiations to star alongside Jordan in the upcoming the Warner Bros. film Just Mercy. The drama, based on the book Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption, chronicles …
It’s electrifying: John Travolta joins Foo Fighters on stage, again
Credit: Brantley Gutierrez(NEW YORK) — Much like his chills, John Travolta’s appearances at Foo Fighters concerts are multiplyin’. Back in April, the actor appeared on stage during the band’s show at the Welcome to Rockville festival when they started playing the Grease song “You’re the One that I Want.” Over the weekend, Travolta gave a …
Nathan Fillion stars in ‘Uncharted’ fan film
ABC/Michael Ansell(LOS ANGELES) — For years, fans of Firefly and Castle star Nathan Fillion have made no secret of wanting him to star in a big-screen version of the best-selling Uncharted video game series. While the series’ main character Nathan Drake is voiced and performed by video game veteran Nolan North, treasure hunter Nathan Drake …
‘Zombieland’ stars back for sequel
Photo by Robert Marquardt/WireImage(LOS ANGELES) — After nearly a decade, Zombieland stars Emma Stone, Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg and Abigail Breslin are reuniting for the sequel, Zombieland 2, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The 2009 horror comedy road movie followed four strangers that meet on the road during a post-apocalyptic zombie outbreak. The sequel will …
‘Downton Abbey’ movie gets green light with original cast
Courtesy of © Carnival Film and Television Limited for MASTERPIECE(LONDON) — Lords and ladies rejoice! Downtown Abbey is returning as a movie, with its original cast set to reprise their roles in the period piece. “Welcome back to Downton,” the series’ Twitter account posted, along with a picture of a butler holding a letter that reads, “We cordially invite you …